Advances in Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods: Concepts and Applications

ISBN-13: 9781774637524 / Angielski / Twarda / 2022 / 360 str.

Sreerag Gopi; Preetha Balakrishnan

Opis

Explores the sources, biochemical properties, metabolism, health benefits, and safety of bioactive ingredients for nutraceutical and functional food products. Emphasis is given to linking the molecular and chemical structures of biologically active components in foods to their nutritional and pharmacological effects on human health.

Spis treści

1. Introduction to Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals  2. Advanced Nanocarriers for Nutraceuticals Based on Structured Lipid and Nonlipid  3. Nanoparticulate Approaches for Improved Nutrient Bioavailability  4. Adulteration and Safety Issues in Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods  5. Nutraceuticals-Loaded Nano-Sized Delivery Systems: Potential Use in the Prevention and Treatment of Cancer  6. Nutrition Nutraceuticals: A Proactive Approach for Healthcare  7. Bioactive Proteins and Peptides as Functional Foods  8. News and Trends in the Development of Functional Foods: Probiotic Dairy and Non-Dairy Products  9. Microencapsulation: An Alternative for the Application of Probiotic Cells in the Food and Nutraceuticals Industries  10. Nutraceuticals-Based Nano-Formulations: An Overview Through Clinical Validations  11. Growth Patterns, Emerging Opportunities, and Future Trends in Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods